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cruciate
[kroo-shee-it, -eyt]
adjective
shaped like a cross; cross-shaped.
Botany., having the form of a cross with equal arms, as the flowers of mustard.
Entomology., crossing diagonally when at rest, as the wings of certain insects.
cruciate
/ ˈkruːʃɪɪt, -ˌeɪt /
adjective
shaped or arranged like a cross
cruciate petals
noun
informal
short for cruciate ligament
( as modifier )
cruciate problems
Other Word Forms
- cruciately adverb
- postcruciate adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cruciate1
Example Sentences
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Hill tore multiple ligaments in the knee, including his anterior cruciate ligament, and will undergo reconstructive surgery Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Arsenal forward has not played since January because of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The goal-kicking Canada forward has been in outstanding form since returning to action following an anterior cruciate ligament injury in June 2024.
However, the 23-year-old England international is not believed to have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
You could even throw Mauro Icardi into the mix as the cliched 'like a new signing' if he ever gets back to his best after the cruciate ligament injury he suffered last season.
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